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Butt or Face?

by Kari Lavelle Publisher: SOURCEBOOKS EXPLORE

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Animal facts in a guessing-game format

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Awards & Recognition

  • Bestseller

    New York Times Bestseller

  • Critical praise

    Booklist starred review

    Booklist gave the book a starred review and praised its premise, photos, explanations, and humor.

AlbakiReads Editorial

Animal facts in a guessing-game format

Close-up photographs turn animal identification into a visual puzzle: is the pictured detail a face or a rear end? Each reveal shows the full animal and adds factual details, including how some species use camouflage or other forms of trickery in their habitats. Examples in the description include the Cuyaba dwarf frog, whose backside resembles a pair of eyes, and the Mary River turtle, which breathes through its butt. The combination of photo reveals, anatomy, and animal adaptations gives the book a playful framework for introducing nonfiction facts.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 interested in animals and animal facts
  • Young readers who enjoy visual guessing games and humorous nonfiction
  • Families and educators seeking an interactive animal book

Themes

Animal anatomyCamouflage and adaptationVisual identificationHumorous nonfiction

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Book overview

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!

"The silly, simple premise is carried out splendidly; younger readers will be entranced by fascinating photos, bright colors, and googly eyes galore, while older readers will appreciate fast-fact boxes, clear explanations, and endless animal puns."--Booklist, STARRED Review

Can YOU tell a butt from a face? Discover fascinating facts about animals with this hilarious guessing game picture book!

Butt or Face offers kids a delightfully cheeky challenge: examine a close-up photo of an animal, and then guess whether you're looking at the top or the...um...bottom. The answer is revealed on the next page with a complete photo of the animal! Also included are factual animal details along with how these animals use camouflage or other trickery to engage with their home. Readers will discover animals like the Cuyaba dwarf frog whose backside looks like a pair of eyes, the Mary River turtle that breathes through its butt, and many more!

Butt or Face? is perfect for parents and teachers looking for:

  • Books for kids ages 4-8
  • Animal fact books for kids
  • Animal anatomy game books
  • Interactive physiology books for kids
  • Humorous nonfiction books for kids
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